2009 Nissan Quest vs. 2001 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2009 Nissan Quest is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Quest. (235 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 298 kg more than 2009 Nissan Quest. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Quest | 2001 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Nissan | Buick |
Model | Quest | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3492 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |